The historic Runciman House—often called the prettiest house in Nova Scotia—is an excellent example of the early 19th-centruy Regency cottage style. Built in 1817 for the Rector of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Rev. John Millidge, it was known as Girvan Bank. The house was sold to the Runciman family in 1830, who owned it until it was transferred to the Heritage Canada Foundation in 1978.
A Municipally Registered Heritage Property, Heritage Canada Foundation added an extra level of protection prior to transferring ownership in 2010 by applying a conservation easement agreement that will ensure the building’s protection in perpetuity.
During its stewardship of the building, Heritage Canada Foundation invested in restoring the two-storey side porch, uncovering the decorative hardwood floors, and re-roofing the building.
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